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gaming1 day ago

Anthem's Flight Ends: Remembering a Bold Live-Service Gamble

Anthem, BioWare's ambitious live-service shooter, shut down its servers after seven years with no offline option. Despite early promise and a hoped-for 2.0 reboot, the game struggled with repetitive missions, uneven writing, and monetization concerns, leading EA to end support. Fans remember the era and document its final hours, turning Anthem into a cautionary tale for live-service projects while preserving memories of what could have been.

via Kotaku|
#anthem#bioware#ea
gaming1 day ago

Anthem's Shutdown Sparks Debate on the Endgame of Live-Service Games

Anthem’s servers have been turned off, rendering the online shooter unplayable and prompting a reflection on how to handle end-of-life for live-service games. The piece follows a reader who bought physical copies to witness the final moments, criticizes the lack of a meaningful farewell from EA/BioWare, and uses the shutdown to question whether publishers should preserve access or let communities carry on their memories, highlighting the broader challenges of ending long-running live-service titles.

via Eurogamer|
#anthem#bioware#ea
technology4 months ago

Helldivers 2 Launches on Xbox, Sparks Excitement and Sales Success

Helldivers 2 has sold over 600,000 units on Xbox Series X|S, marking a strong start for Sony's game on a rival platform, which could influence future porting strategies for PlayStation's exclusive titles. The game’s success, driven by new content and live service model, raises questions about the potential for ports of other major PlayStation exclusives, though Sony remains discreet about its broader strategy.

via Push Square|
#game-ports#helldivers-2#live-service
technology5 months ago

Battlefield 6's UGC Mode and Multiplayer Reveal Highlight Series' Big Live Service Push

EA's Battlefield 6 aims to revitalize the series with a focus on live service elements, user-generated content via Battlefield Portal powered by Godot, and ongoing seasonal updates to create a dynamic, community-driven platform that balances classic gameplay with modern customization and engagement strategies.

via Game Developer|
#battlefield-6#battlefield-portal#game-development
technology6 months ago

Destiny 2's Edge of Fate Faces Decline Amid Launch Challenges and Content Loss

Sony's live service game Destiny 2: Edge of Fate has seen a significant drop in players, peaking at only a third of previous expansions, raising concerns about the game's and Sony's live service strategy. Bungie, now part of PlayStation Studios, is struggling with underperformance and delays in its upcoming projects, including Marathon.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#bungie#destiny-2#live-service